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Brassbound [CD + DVD] [Limited Edition]

~ The Ordinary Boys
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Product details

  • Audio CD (12 Aug 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Limited Edition
  • Label: B-Unique
  • ASIN: B0009UBSLQ
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 77,850 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1
1. Brassbound
2. Boys Will Be Boys
3. Life Will Be The Death Of Me
4. Thanks To The Girl
5. On An Island
6. One Step Forward
7. Skull And Bones
8. Don't Live Too Fast
9. Call To Arms
10. A Few Home Truths
See all 12 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Documentary: Bank Holiday Binge
2. Boys Will Be Boys (Live)
3. Brassbound (Live)
4. Life Will Be The Death Of Me (Live)

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
The second album from The Ordinary Boys, Brassbound finds this mod-styled Brighton bootboys evolving from the Weller-style Britpop of their debut, Over The Counter Culture, making explicit the dub, reggae, and ska influences that previously only lurked in the shadows. It’s a wise move, as the rollicking opening salvo of "Brass Bound" and "Boys Will Be Boys" – a natty, brass-laden number featuring Rankin Junior of reunited ska legends The Beat – neatly demonstrates.

But there’s room for reflection within, too: frontman Sam Preston’s songwriting has audibly matured since the Boys’ debut, his skill for light nostalgia and Morrissey-esque poeticism feeding into "Life Will Be The Death Of Me" and the cautionary "Don’t Live Too Fast" - a song about "knowing what it means/To be bursting at the seams". Meanwhile, a cover of obscure ‘60s Birmingham outfit Locomotive’s "Rudi Can’t Fail" proves Ordinary Boys know their history, and confirms there’s nothing wrong with a spot of retro, just so long as the movements you’re cherry-picking from still sound alive and kicking. --Louis Pattison

CD Description
'Brassbound' is the second album by Sussex-based Britpop revivalists The Ordinary Boys. Whereas their debut album was aconcentrated burst of Jam-esque energy, their sophomore effort throws elements of 2-tone ska and lovers rock reggae into the mix, making for a more varied sound but losing none ofthe band's trademark energy and vigour. Includes the single'Boys Will Be Boys', and a cover of Locomotive's 'Rudi's InLove'. The bonus DVD includes documentary footage and live performances from the band.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WOOOOOOOO!, 28 Jan 2006
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of these teens suddenly obsessed with The Ordinary Boys becasue of Big Brother, but I have recently bought this album after buying their first a few months back. This album is great. I was obsessed with "Boys will be boys" because of it's catchy ska riffs and driving bass. I would recomend this to anyone. It's a great album. It's not one of those Cd's that has a few good tracks and then the rest is boring. It's all good.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant follow up and progression, 27 Jun 2005
The first album was hailed by many, including Morrissey. The ordinary boys have followed up their first album by moving in a slightly different direction, progressing into developing their reggae/ska beginnings.

Stand out tracks are the first single; boys will be boys; life will be the death of me, a brilliant song amplifying the vocal talents of Preston and; Rudie's in love a cover of 70s reggae.

Overal a brilliant album and a real sign of original talent from the ironically called Ordinary Boys.

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the ordinary boys!!!, 16 Jan 2006
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i'd never really heard of the ordinary boys, apart from 'boys will be boys', which is the best song on their album, until i watched celeb bb!!! so i brought their album 'brassbound'!!!! which is amazing!! i love all of their songs and would defiantely recommend it to anyone who loves some of their songs. You get a dvd with it also, whcih has a few of their songs sung live, aswell as a cool documentary.
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3.0 out of 5 stars After all the promise of Over The Counter Culture...
Their first album was strong with good meaningful lyrics and half a dozen songs the likes of Morrissey, Paul Weller, or even Joe Strummer may have been proud to write. Read more
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After hearing the ska beats of boys will be boys blasting on the radio a few months back I was pleasantly suprised to hear the much anticipated return of Ordinary Boys and their... Read more
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